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US envoy to US defends Trump threat to target Iranian civilian infrastructure; calls it 'perfectly acceptable'

New York, April 20 -- The US' envoy to the UN, Mike Waltz, has called President Donald Trump's threat to strike Iranian infrastructure, "perfectly acceptable", dismissing all claims which categorise s... Read More


Silver rate today tanks around Rs.5,000 on firm dollar, Hormuz tensions spark inflation fears

New Delhi, April 20 -- Silver price today edged lower as the dollar strengthened, while renewed tensions in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher and reignit... Read More


Malaysia rolls out financial support measures for businesses

Kuala Lumpur, April 20 -- The Malaysian government has announced a series of financial support measures for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) as the economy faces impacts from the ongo... Read More


French far right courts business community ahead of elections

France, April 20 -- Arriving at the lunch with the executive board of the leading employers' organisation, Bardella said he hadn't come for a "school interview" and that he expected "concrete proposal... Read More


UN Global Compact Convenes CEO Roundtable in Beijing to Advance a Just Energy Transition

Punjab, April 20 -- BEIJING, April 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The United Nations Global Compact convened a high-level CEO Roundtable in Beijing, bringing together leaders from across the energy value cha... Read More


Crude oil prices surge 6% on US-Iran war ceasefire breach. Where's it headed?

US-Iran war, April 20 -- Oil prices surged over 6% on Monday, recovering from a steep drop of more than 9% on Friday, after reports that the Strait of Hormuz had been shut once again. The closure foll... Read More


Rupee opens 10 paise higher at 92.83 against US dollar

New Delhi, April 20 -- The Indian rupee opened 10 paise higher at 92.83 against the US dollar on Monday, April 20, as traders assessed the sustainability of the Middle East ceasefire while remaining c... Read More


Queen Camilla praises late Queen Elizabeth's sense of duty

United Kingdom, April 20 -- Queen Camilla has praised the late Queen Elizabeth II for "carving her own role" in a male-dominated world. The 78-year-old royal - who is married to King Charles - has sp... Read More


Balloons up in the air: 40pc helium spike hits Singapore event firms amid supply crunch

SINGAPORE, April 20 -- Party and event suppliers in Singapore are grappling with a sharp spike in helium prices, with some firms reporting increases of up to 40 per cent as conflict in the Middle East... Read More


Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, Reliance, Trent among 10 shares in focus today

Stock market today, April 20 -- The Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open on a positive note on Monday, taking cues from mixed global markets, while investors remain caut... Read More